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Uttar Pradesh · India
Visit Fatehpur Sikri on a guided tour that explores the capital of Mughal, which explores the history of the Mughal kings and what the city and country look like.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation3:20
Welcome to Fatehpur Sikri, an extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage site majestically set upon the sloping rocky outcrops of the Vindhyan hill ranges in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. Known as the City of…
Listen in the app2Diwan-i-Am - Hall of Public Audience3:01
You are currently standing in the Diwan-i-Am, the Hall of Public Audience, which served as the primary administrative heart and ceremonial entryway of the imperial palace complex. It was within this grand courtyard that Emperor…
Listen in the app3Diwan-i-Khas & Anup Talao - Hall of Private Audience & Peerless Pool2:57
Moving beyond the public audience court, you arrive at the Diwan-i-Khas, or the Hall of Private Audience, popularly known as the Jewel House. Positioned directly in front of this masterwork is the extraordinary square artificial…
Listen in the app4Panch Mahal - Five-Storey Pavilion of Winds3:00
You are now standing before the main focal point of our tour and one of the most celebrated architectural marvels of Fatehpur Sikri: the Panch Mahal. Translating to the Five-Storey Palace in Hindi, this exceptional building was…
Listen in the app5Jodha Bai's Palace & Zenana - Royal Residential Palace2:41
Continuing into the residential sector adjacent to the Panch Mahal, you arrive at the largest and most imposing residential complex in Fatehpur Sikri: Jodha Bai's Palace. Serving as the primary sanctuary within the imperial…
Listen in the app6Birbal's House - Minister's Residence & Syncretic Design2:47
Situated in the northwestern sector of the residential complex stands the exquisitely detailed two-storey structure known as Birbal's House. Built for Raja Birbal, Emperor Akbar's trusted prime minister, philosopher, and closest…
Listen in the app7Jama Masjid & Buland Darwaza - Great Mosque & Victory Gate2:44
Toward the final portion of our tour, you reach the sacred religious complex situated at the summit of the ridge: the grand Jama Masjid and the monumental Buland Darwaza. Completed between 1571 and 1572, the Jama Masjid is among…
Listen in the app8Closing1:54
This brings us to the formal conclusion of our audio guide tour through Fatehpur Sikri and the magnificent Panch Mahal. Constructed under the grand vision of Emperor Akbar starting in 1571, this imperial city served as the…
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What is Panch Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri?
Panch Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri is a place in Uttar Pradesh · India with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Uttar Pradesh · India |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 22 min 24 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 27.0965, 77.6655 |
| Last updated |